Public Works Inspector
About The Position
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Public Works Inspector to conduct on-site inspections of public works construction projects. The inspector enforces applicable regulations and codes, municipal specifications, and contract requirements; verifies construction quality; and monitors safety at project sites. Projects may include underground utility installations; sewer or water pipeline construction; pump station and wastewater treatment plant construction; water quality facilities; stream restoration; trenching and street paving; and concrete curbs, driveways, sidewalks, and ADA ramps. The inspector works as part of a project team and must be willing and physically able to work long hours in noisy construction environments that may involve hazardous conditions. Work must follow established safety procedures and use compliant personal protective equipment (PPE). The position is full-time, generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; an alternate schedule may be available. The work location is 2615A NW Industrial St, Portland, Oregon. The position is represented by AFSCME 189—City Wide. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter through the City of Portland’s online application portal and hold a valid state driver’s license.
Requirements
- Experience with the characteristics and capabilities of construction equipment and practices.
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse individuals and interacting effectively, problem-solving, and partnering with citizens, community groups, designers, project or contract managers, and/or contractors.
- Experience understanding and retaining oral and written construction-related information, including progress, dimensions, quantities, and instructions.
- Experience reading and comprehending technical documents such as survey notes, standard drawings, construction plans, specifications, codes, laws, contracts, procedure manuals, and inspection reports.
- Experience applying safety practices used during construction.
- Experience performing mathematical calculations associated with computing or estimating construction progress, such as area, volume, and percentages.
- A valid state driver’s license.
- Sufficient physical mobility, vision, hearing, and speaking abilities to meet construction work requirements.
- Willingness to work long hours in noisy construction environments under potentially hazardous conditions and to follow safety procedures and use compliant PPE.
- Applicants must explain in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each minimum qualification.
Responsibilities
- Review engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents for a variety of civil construction projects.
- Observe construction and verify contractor compliance with plans and drawings accurately and consistently.
- Inspect public works projects and prepare daily reports covering construction methods, work and material quality, line, grade, slope, placement, specification compliance, and contractor, personnel, and public safety.
- Coordinate and monitor materials testing to assess work quality.
- Conduct final walk-throughs and measure completed work for project documentation, including progress payments and as-builts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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